Architectural Design II

Project 1: Form and Function

All buildings must, in some way, resist the forces of gravity to create a space in which its function is allowed to take place. This project will use a structural sliver of a span called a bridge as a platform to attach a function. The structural bridge will support a pedestrian walkway. The function in this case is the ability of the walkway on the bridge to open, allowing a 30’wide x 40’ object to pass through.

Span Prototypes

I picked 3 different bridges to make prototypes out of. I chose the Sydney Harbour Bridge (Through Arch Bridge), the Erasmus Bridge (Cable Stayed Bridge), and the Quebec Bridge (Cantilever Bridge).

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Erasmus Bridge

Quebec Bridge

Movement Analogies and Functions

I picked up three different objects I found around the house and used those functions as analogies that could be used on the bridge designs. I used an Adjustable Pipe Wrench, a Stapler, and an Umbrella to create movement analogies for this project.